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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 01:16 AM
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I got the bar in. What a PITA. I think I cross-threaded the right front sway bar mount bolt. Figures. I have it almost torqued down. We'll see. I'll have it done by Sat. afternoon. I'll let you know if I would ever do another one. Maybe on yours? I think I am going to torque the crap out of the mount bolts. I have no torque wrench. They were monkey tight anyways. Dum Dum DUMB...........:impatient
 
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 06:41 AM
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is dat photochop?
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 06:42 AM
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Steve.....I can't remember where all the different sized bolts go!?! I'm sooooooo screwed. It's been awhile. Oh man.....
LOL ... I hate when that happens!
 
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 10:49 AM
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Nope
oh, i wuz JK'
 
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 08:26 PM
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 09:07 PM
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Dude....I got my front bar in. I road tested it and it sticks to a point then gets REALLY out of hand. But I can control it pretty easy. I can't adjust the front since my father-in-law stripped the endlink Both bars are on full stiff. My opinion is: . Great mod. THE ONLY THING...The front mounts came with straight zerk fittings instead of 90's. I don't know how in the hell I'm going to lube the front. And I'm not dropping the frame every 6 months to do it. Thanks for trying to lend a hand.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by UKSUV
Dude....I got my front bar in. I road tested it and it sticks to a point then gets REALLY out of hand. But I can control it pretty easy. I can't adjust the front since my father-in-law stripped the endlink Both bars are on full stiff. My opinion is: . Great mod. THE ONLY THING...The front mounts came with straight zerk fittings instead of 90's. I don't know how in the hell I'm going to lube the front. And I'm not dropping the frame every 6 months to do it. Thanks for trying to lend a hand.
Just be careful my friend. IMHO, you've just stepped over the line in 'street' modding. Seriously, don't hurt yourself.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 09:51 PM
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taking chances, taking chances...
 
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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by UKSUV
Dude....I got my front bar in. I road tested it and it sticks to a point then gets REALLY out of hand. But I can control it pretty easy. I can't adjust the front since my father-in-law stripped the endlink Both bars are on full stiff. My opinion is: . Great mod. THE ONLY THING...The front mounts came with straight zerk fittings instead of 90's. I don't know how in the hell I'm going to lube the front. And I'm not dropping the frame every 6 months to do it. Thanks for trying to lend a hand.
But how's the balance? I would think you're still getting understeer with both bars set on full stiff. Got pics of the grease fitting locations? ... maybe we should start another thread
 
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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by ///ACS330Ci
But how's the balance? I would think you're still getting understeer with both bars set on full stiff. Got pics of the grease fitting locations? ... maybe we should start another thread
I have incredible understeer. No pics of the fittings. I have about an inc of clearance or so. It's definitely not like our 3'ers
 
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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 12:32 PM
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You should remove the H-Sport grease nipple and replace it with a 90 degree one , BEFORE installing the front bar.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 02:56 PM
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Thanks for the suggestion Thought about it but I had the car apart already for a week when I put it in and I AM NOT TEARING THAT STUPID THING APART AGAIN. evvvvvveeeeerrrrrrr.:impatient You know, I might be able to reach it through the suspension and replace it. That will be another weekend project.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 04:04 PM
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congrats on ur install!

a week!? i noe itsa helluva job, but why so long?
Originally Posted by UKSUV
Thought about it but I had the car apart already for a week when I put it in and I AM NOT TEARING THAT STUPID THING APART AGAIN. evvvvvveeeeerrrrrrr.:impatient
 
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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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I had ghonasyphaherpalytis
 
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 11:18 AM
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sounds serious, have a Doc. l00k at it!!
 
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 02:52 PM
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w00t!! I love my brembo gt's but right now im looking at $750 for replacement rotors and pads :O
$750.00?? Hook me up! I haven't seen anything less than a grand for rotors, hats etc. Seriously... I wonder what the best deal is?

Is the price at all different for drilled verses slotted?
 
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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$750.00?? Hook me up! I haven't seen anything less than a grand for rotors, hats etc. Seriously... I wonder what the best deal is?

Is the price at all different for drilled verses slotted?
This is just rotors and pads, my hats were fine so I didnt replace them. Throw me a pm if you are interested I will talk to who I got them from and see how much it would be to ship them, prolly not much. But I am picking my car up on wednesday from them, so I can talk to them then.
I dunno if drilled or slotted makes a price diff, but I have slotted.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 10:45 PM
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You should remove the H-Sport grease nipple and replace it with a 90 degree one , BEFORE installing the front bar.
Dayum 'Sled - good thing you got alternate transportation! Nice laps too!

tatt
 
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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by MSFIT
This is just rotors and pads, my hats were fine so I didnt replace them. Throw me a pm if you are interested I will talk to who I got them from and see how much it would be to ship them, prolly not much. But I am picking my car up on wednesday from them, so I can talk to them then.
I dunno if drilled or slotted makes a price diff, but I have slotted.
Cool thanks.

Maybe it's the hats that make the difference in the price. I've heard differing opinions on whether you want to replace the hats or not, when the rotors are switched. I'm still good for a little while, but certainly not for too long.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 02:07 PM
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didnt noe u had to replace hats when switchin' rotors but it is highly recomended
 
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